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Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Experiments With Fertilizers

No man in England has done more for the advancement of practical knowl- edge ill agriculture than Dr. Lawes of Ruthamstead. Few men have done as much anywhere. To show something of the critical and painstaking elaboration he bestows on apparently simple pro- cesses, the following will be interesting:
 ''In the case of oxen, the food and litter, sometimes with an acid absorbent,
 were weighed, sampled and analysed. The animals were fed in boxes, for peri ods of from five to nine weeks, and the total feces produced were well mixed,
 weighed, sampled, and analysed The constituents determined in the food and litter on the one hand, and in the feces on the other, were dry matter, ash and
 nitrogen. In the case of sheep no litter was used. The animals were kept in lots of five, on rafters, through which,
 with little loss, the solid and liquid ex- creta passed onto sheet zinc flooring at such an incline that the liquid drained off at once into carboys containing acid, and the solid matter was removed two or three times daily, and also mixed with acid. The constituents determined in the food and manure were dry matter, ! mineral matter, sometimes woody fibre,
 and nitrogen. In the cAse of pigs. indi- vidual male animals were experimented upon, each for periods of three, five, or ten days only. Each animal was kept in frame, preventing it from turning rouad, and having zinc bottom, with sn outlet for the liquid to run into bot l tie, and it was watched night and day, and the weddings carefully collected as
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Their Own Fault.

Many farmers complain of what they call their hard lot. They work hard, they say, all their lives and yet never get ahead any. They dress poorly and live poorly, and never spend q no matter if it promises to brire back hundred fold. When prices arc high they have nothing to sell and their tub is always bottom up when it rains. To illustrate at the present time the price of strictly fresh laid eggs in Boston at retail IS from 42 to 50 cents per dozen, and it would be interesting and in tructive to know how may farmers in this State arc able to take advantage of these high prices. The following letters show what can be accomplished by in- telligent and enterprising farmers.
 PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
 l. s. Johnson & Co.,, Gentlemen :-l have made a trial of your Sheridan's Powder and am much pleased with re- suit; it is really greater than the report would seem to show, for previous to using 1t had nine hens; one died tho day before I began to use the Powder, two were moping about, but now are bright and laying every day, and the last week of the trial two of my hens have been setting, so that the product has more than doubled. l bought large can, but only used about half of it; do not send in expectation of getting a prize, but thought you would like to know the result.
 Respectfully, L. D. Tn1rp.
 STAFFORD STRINGS, CONN. Nov. go, 'S6. Messrs. I. s. Johnson & Co.,,
 Dear Sirs :-I have been us1ne your Sheridan's Powder for two months now for my hens; it works like magic. Last month l got cighty-six eggs from six the month I bought three more, and from the nine have got one hundred and three eggs so far this month, till yesterday, Can't very well compete for your premiums as my hens are produc- ing at their utmost capacity, being fully under the influence of the Pow der. l have ncighbor who has twcnty-one hens and has only got forty eggs this month.
 Yours, CHAs. W. CoMlNs. A LIBERAL OFFER.
 On receipt of 60 cents in stamps wo will send too small packages of Sheri- dan's Powder to mako hens lay, and orc copy of the "Farmcrs' Poultry Raising Guidc," 8 new book, fully illustrated, which retails for 25 cents; or for $1 % (the regular price) we will send ono IA pound can of powder, and tho Guide free. We will send all by mail, post paid. If you do not order tho Powder send 25 cents for copy of the Poultry Guide. It is really worth 50 cents just to show you how to mako money from your hens during the sea son of high prices. Write your name, post-oflicc, and state plainly.
 Address l. s. Johnson & Co.,, | 22 Custom House St.. Boston, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
They Had to Go.

Here is good story told of Roddys cavalry. One day the troopers were about to go into battle, dismounted, leaving every fourth man to hold the horses. The men were drawn up to count from right to left. Of course every fourth man felt jolly, and this is the way the count went on: "One." '" "; VOL "ihree." "i-ully?' "une." "Two' "Three.' "Bullyw etc. Gen. Roddy heard each fourth man call out "bully." His face flushed. When all had called off, he said: Numbers 1, ?, and bully will go into the fight as dismounted cavalry. No. 8 will hold the horses" There were Q good many sick "bull1es' that day.-Atlant1 Con- stttutioR.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Water fOr Stock.

It is evidently a matter of economy to supply stock with water at moderate temperature and frequently. Cows will drink three times day; horses as ire quently; and sheep will sip little from trough of flowing water from spring several times in the day. This is neces- sary for the exercise of digestive func- tions, and to enable the animal to get all the nutriment possible from it's food. How this supply is to be provided is a matter for each farmer to consider for himself where there is good spring at a temperature of 50 degrees through the winter; this meets all the needs of the case if ample water troughs arc provided, so that one vicious master animal may not stand in front of the single trough and keep all the other animals from drinking. A good we'll is the next best mode of supply, but sufficient number of troughs, so that all the cattle can drink, is indispensable. This is usually the weak and unsatisfactory point in the water arrangements of the farm. " T Times.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
FOR THE FARM AND HOME.
Chopp,nx Corn.talks.


 The saving in handling of manure and of the liquid part of the manure itseli will alone pay for cutting up stalks of corn before feeding. It is not true that cattle can be made to eat the coarser part of the stalks except by being starved to it, and this is more expensive than better feeding. But the uneaten butts make excellent bedding, absorb ing and holding the liquid excremcnt better than will straw. To be done economically, however, the cutting up of cornstalks should be done with horse power or steam. As most farmers have idle horses at this season, horsepower with conveniences for cutting stalks or straw, grinding coarse grain and saving wood is very handy thing to have on the premises. By putting the power under shelter much of this work may be done in stormy weather when out-of- door jobs are impracticable.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Oil the Harness.


 Two brothers in Ohio at the same time bought each set of farm harness, made by me- says the correspondent of an exchange, from the same lot of leather. One oiled his harness each spring and fall and kept it sound and pliablc for ten or moro years. The other never oiled his, but used it in wet and mud, and in three years it was hard and dry, ans cracked and ripped, so as to be nearly worthless. For all this, of course, he blamed the harness maker.
 Never oil q harness when dry.
 Never hang it in the sun to dry or for the oil to strike in.
 Some leisure day in spring, fall, or winter take the harness into the cellar or some damp place; take all apart, and soak thoroughly in warm water. Then wash off all dirt and gum, and when nearly dry on outside put on with swab or brush heavy coat of oil, either best tanners oil or best neat t's-foot oil, with just enough lamp black to color it well. Lay it all in pile in the shade till the oil soaks in. If very dry and hard it will pay to put on a second coat. When we'll soaked in take castillo soapsuds and coarse rag and wash it well. This closes tue pores, gives it gloss and prevents cracking. If this is properly done twice 8 year the harness will keep nice as new and add one-half to the durability.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

GEORGE R. FROST, 6 rich citizen of Cairo, has worn the same hat for twenty six years. The ot CT day, while he was getting shaved, some one stole it and put a new one in It's place, and Mir. frost got out warrants for four or five persons, paid a private detective s15 to work up the case, and will do his best 10 teach his neighbors to mind their own business.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
A UTenu GnCr.

No matter in what part you live. you had better write to Haliett & Co, Portland
 information about wo' k that you cad 60 and live at home, at profit of from S5 to $2h and upwards daily: numb r have earned over $50 III & day. Bo sexes. All ages. You arc started in business free. Capital not needed. Every worker who takes old at once is abso- lu'e sure of snug little fortune. Now it the time
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Improve the Sheep Pasture.


 Few persons seem to think that it is necessary or even advisable to improve sheep pasture. They believe these animals can "pick up living'' on land where any kind of vegetation grow. How to keep sheep without any cost is problem that many persons have been trying to solve. Volumes have been written to prove that sheep will live for months without water, providing they are in a region where there are heavy dews. Few sheep-raisers are at the trouble and ex- pensc of sinking wells and putting in pumps operated by wind-power for the purpose of raisi ng water for the focks. If there is creek or pool within a half mile they will oblige the sheep to go to it to obtain drink. Some think that that they should be satisfied with the moisture supplied by the dew, as hum- ming-birds are. Every few months some one "rushes into print" to declare that sheep will live for years without salt. The straw of wheat, barley, rye, and fax is thought to be good enough food for sheep during the winter. They advocate allowing them to remain on a rocky pasture till the frost kills and the snow covers the grass, and they return them to this place early in the spring, for fear that the hay will not 'hold oul'' for the cattle and horses. During all the year they complain that "the bottom has fallen out" of the wool business. -- Erchange.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone insuring therefore for the current year will only be required to pay . cash pre- mium, which will cover all liability. {, In case of loss it Is provided in the charter that fit cannot be amicably adjusted, it shall be referred to two disinterested persons one 10 be chosen by each party, and if they cannot agree, they shall choose third, and the de- cision thus rendered shall be final
 Information and circulars may be obtained by addressing
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

GEORGE R. FROST, rich citizen of Cairo, has worn the same hat for twenty six years. The ot CT day, while he was getting shaved, some one sto,e it and put new one in Its place, and Mir Frost got o1t warrants for four or five persons, paid a private detective S15 to work up the case. and will do bis best 10 teach his neishbors to mind their own business.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
"No Physic. Sir, in MiMe!'

good story comes from 8 boys boarding school in Jersey" The diet was monotonouss not 'us and constipatng, and the learned pnnciptai t,i t6s and await the happy results one bright lad the smartsst in scao9 dseEv hact his nIate. shouted to the pedagogue. "No nhysic. sir, in mine. My dad told me to use nuthin' but pr. P.erce'e Pleasant Purgatlvo charm" They are anti-Dilious, and purely yepet ahle.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

"Hello!" we heard one man say to another, the other day. II didn't know you at first when l saw you lasts II feel ten years youn er," was the reply: You knowI used to be under the weatuer all th time, and gave UT had consumption. was terribly weak, had night-sweats, cough, no. appet te. and lost flesh I saw pr. Pierce: 'golden Meitcal Discovery advertised, and thought it would do no harm if it did no good. It has cured me lam a new man because am a well one.h
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
1t Was a Match.

He had lent her his stylographic pen to direct an envelope.
 She-'sWhy, doesn't it write beauti, fully! I declare I'm in love with this pen.n ....
 He-'rm in love with the holder.'
 She saw the s'point. '- Wasp.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

King Leopold heard Stanley was going to lecture so he sent for him to come home. We believe that we voice the sentiment of the American public when we extend to his majesty the assurance of our most cordial and distin- puished consideration.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

IF YOU have tumor. tor tumor symptoms Cancer tor cancer symptoms): Scrofula, Ery- s:pe,as, Salt-Rheum, Chronic Weakness. Ner- ,onsness or other complaints-DT. kilmer's FEMALE REMEDY corrects and cures.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Day and Night

During an acute attack of Bronchitis, a cesseless tickling in the throat, and an exhausting, hacking cough, afllict the sufferer. Sleep is banished, and great prostration follows. This disease is also attended with Hoarseness, and some times Loss of Voice. It is liable to be- come chronic, involve the lungs, and terminate fatally. Ayers Cherry Pecto- ral affords speedy relief and cure in cases of Bronchitis. It controls tue disposition to cough, and induces refreshing sleep.
 1 have been a practising physician for fwenty-four years, and, for the past twelve. have suffered from annual at- tacks of Bronchitis. After eXhausting all the uSnal remedies
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Without Relief,

tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral. It effected speedy curc.-G. Stoveall. M. D., Carrollton, Miss.
 Ayers Cherry Pectoral is decidedly the best remedy, within my knowledge, for chronic Bronchitis. and all lung diseases. - M. A. Rust, M. D.. South Paris, Me.
 was attacked. last winter, with a severe Cold. which grew worse and settled on my Lungs. By night sweats I was reduced almost to {. skeleton. My Cough was incesSant, and l frequently spit blood. My physician told inc to give up business. or 1 would not live month. After taking various remedies
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Cured By sing

two bottles of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. I am now in perfect health, and able to resume business. after having been pro- nounced incurable with Consumption.- :. r. Henderson, S,iuisburgh, Penn.
 For years I was in a decline. l had weak lungs, and suffered from Bron- chitis and Catarrh. Ayers Cherry Pee toral restored me to health, and l have been for a long time comparatively wig orous. In case of a sudden cold l always resort to the Pectoraf, and find speedy Edward E. Curtis, Rutland, Vt.
 Two years ago suffered from 8 severe Bronchitis. The physician attending me became fearful that the disease would terminate in Pneumonia. After trying various medicines, without benefit, he prescribed Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which relieved me at once. ] continued to take this medicine, and was cured. - Ernest Colton, Logansport, Ind.
 Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

Were women allowed to vote, every one in the land who has used Dr. Pierces Favor to Pr scr; ;ntionr W ou, d vote it to be Rn unfailns remedy for tho diseases peculiar to her sex. Rv drucniStS,
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
How wcmen Would Vote.

He who boasts of his lineage boasts of wha does not properly belong to him.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

It is proposed to build bicycling path be- tween New York and Philadelphia.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

The chief of tribe of Digger Indians wor- ships stone churn as his God.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

X dead certainty: Tie Hop Plaster is moro ac- tive than any other plaster on earth. Kills pain.
 Hop Pldsters arc soothing, stimulating, pain killing and strengthening, clean, sweet and sure
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

Doubtless this blessed climate means well, but 1t hasn't any tact.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

Battenherg's baby expects to be made Brig adier-General in the English army next month.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

Children take it without any trouble. It is the Great Children's Remedy. In chronic co1ghs (cven consumption) great relief is often found.
 ''Dr. J. H. Hero's Cough Syrup is the best l ever tried-"-James Pickup, Editor Spen- cer (Mass.) Sun.
 .I have an obstinate chronic throat trouble, of long standing, have tried many prominent remedies but have found nothing which be- gins to compare with Dr. J. H Hero's Cough Syrup. It never fails to relieve me. Have used it 5 years. ."-Horace Kendall, Auctionesr, Min St., Worcester, Mass.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

The Company was chartered by the legtsla. ture of Connecticut, in 1880, and has been do- ing business for six years.
 It has fully met the object of it's organiza- tion, and has in each year, although the losses lave been many and great, paid them all in
 The plan of insuring with a cash premium alone was adopted in 1884 (no note being re- quired), and it has proved satisfactory and successful to all,-there can be
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

If afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Ihomp- sons Eye water. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26

No OpYrm in piso's Cure for Consump- ton. Cures where other remedies fail. 2oc. Fos SPECIAL. RATES for advertising in this paper HpplY to the pn hliSher of the paper. U4
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-26
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,

Prepared by pr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass. scid ey sil Druggists. Price sl; six bottles, $.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-11-19
MILITARY.

Our infantry company, for several
days on duty in Lafourche, reached
home in good order last Friday night.
Anxious parents and others equally i'll
terested awaited the soldiers return
Immediately after the arrival of the
train, the company drew up in front of
the depot, right dressed, and after a re-
verse movement, marched of in grand
style toward the armory singing a paro-
dy to the song of Good by, My Lover
Good by" Some few, however. who
had been partially disabled by the rude
jolts of the cane carts, couid not keep
step to perfection.
Captain j. J. Thompson's cavalry
company, which brought up the rear in
the downward march, stood service ad-
mirably and made excellent speed in
force-march to this place in time for
early mass Sunday. We learn that
some of the boys who fell in love on
the trip contemplate moving down as
soon as they can dispose of their proper
ty. Others will be there Immediately,
if not sooner, with an army of cane-cut-
tors, etc. LET all of these boys have
they call for; Ill settle the
hill "
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-11-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Eugene MCGEE, of Faouetaioue
dropped in on US the early part of th,
week.
DIR. Delaney Lewis came in from
Barry's Landing this week. lie reports
business brisk.
Mrs. DR.. Doremus, who arrived a few
days since from Switzerland, will spend
the winter with Mrs. DR.. Walker at
Waxia.
Mr.. T. D. Cooke, Parish Returning
Officer, paid US pleasant call last We'd
nesday. Mr.. c. furnishes "Notice of
Election in this issue.
Mr.. Stephen Taylor, one of st. Lam
dry's old time planters, resident
OF New Orleans, registered at the
Eureka the first of the week.
After a pleasant stay, the guest of
Thos. Ii. Lewis Esq, and family, Miss
Hattie Haas, one of Chicots popular
bellies, left for home last Saturday.
Mr.. Marion Swords, of Big Cane, was
among the welcome visitors to ODelou-
sas, last Tuesday. He says that
politics as well as business pursuits is
on "the BOOM in his section.
Mrs. w. c. Lewis, of New Orleans, ar
rived by the Thursday evening passen-
ger train. She will remain several
weeks visiting her mother, Mrs McKin-
ney, sister, Mrs. Charles DuRoy, and
other relatives.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-11-19
PAIR TITaON SALE.
VIRGINIA FOSTER, wife ct al. VS.. DIM
A. CURRY, tutor ct al. 1A
No 1926.
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OFsT LANnpv

No 1885,
DISTRICT COURT PARISH OFsT T.ANnpv
BY virtue of a Judgment of the tTo,,r,,,.
Distinct Court IN and for the parish of e.
LaiuII' rendered Ill the above entitled case r
Will offer for sale ut public auction to tho 10 =
and highest bidder, ut the principal frnnt I i'sG
OF the Courthouse OF the parish OF ST. TanI puA
III the town OF OpelOusaS, on AJ'
Wednesday, November Ord. 1851
property tO-Wlt "ooeiiocu
One hundred and ninety-seyen md o.1,o>
acres of land in the Big Game neirhh "nI o5Ii.v
TINS PARISH being two lots allotted to thn n, Ia
tlff ana her deceased sister, Maria Tonisdt r,
~, deceased wife Of d. A. Curry. and n,ot ~
OF the TWO defendants, at the partition nf ~
Estates OF Eliza G. Hanna and Geo p Fnst t,,o
22d June 1873, said two lots beiu. m,da +" an
pear by the survey and plat thereof mada " ~
N. Bennett. wa Ahtsse ny
The sale will be subject to a lease for thu
present ye3e, the proceeds OF which viii belong
to the purchaser. Ai1 "oiohS
Terms and Conditons-Onetifth of +bo ,,,,,.
cilase price, cash; the halauce to be havana in
TWO equal annual lnstalmentS from data ~
SAFE, Wltn eight per ceCt yearly interest FROM,
date, anu security by special m0rtrara and
vendor men, including a clause for attornev,a
lees. or, the entire purchase price to he nav.
ahle upon credlt OF one and two wears from
day OF SAFE with interest and attorneys fees "a
Siated ABOVE; put III the latter event. the mr.
chaser to furnish good and solvent securitv in
addition to the special mortgage and yeudor,s
llen-the purchaser to have his option between
tAe ABOVE terms. G: c. DUSON,
Oct 22-6t ""'@" V" MA @@'N3a@FA
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-11-19
COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION

Selected by the Littell committee fol
the Democratic ward elections to be held
Nov. 21st, 10y order OF the State commit
| tee:
Opelousas-E. Sumpter Taylor, C.
| MOrnhinveg, Jr.
Plaisanceat Blackshear's-A. H. Mou-
ton, Adam Reed.
Waxia at school house-H. B. Taylor,
Jesse Bihm.
Nesrofoot at Abram Meycr's-T. A.
Hicks, Robert Heath
Lower Bayou Buuf at Fishers store
WIN. Beggs, Samuel Roberts.
Upper Bayou Buuf at D. A. Savant's
Charles Latieur, John McMillen.
Big Cane at Hazards store-W, r.
Henderson, George Harvard.
Prairie Laurent at Carrere's-O. Car
riere, Jr, John Roy.
Bellevue at school house-E. S, Clen7-
ents, A. Dimmick.
Grand Coteau at II. NJ. Dunbar's store
Augustus Bulleigh, VIM. Brinkhaus.
Coulee Croche at p. d. Richards
Honore Meche, E. c. Gardiner
Barry's Landing at ID. p. Saizan's
store-Ovlgnac Carriere, p. A. Neat.
Leonvllle at Zeph, Cormier's-J. E.
Quibedeau, Z. Lenclos.
Washington at Town Hall-B. F.
Hardesty, Willis Prescott.
Grand Prairie at Paul Stagg's-pauI
Stagg, Ernest Latltur.
Bayou Chicot at Sam. Haas'-T. Ii.
Thompson, I. L. Scott.
Mallet at Joseph Suffice s-Edmond
Dtjean, Rousseau Guidry.
Plaquemine Point at j. L. Bourque's
L. Childs Il. Cary.
Vile Plate at Emile Tate's-J. D.
Cnrrie, Yves Nidrine.
Chataignier at d. p. Lafeur's-Dor-
vile Latleur, Robert Hardy.
Mamou at j. j. Landreneau's-J. J.
Landreneau, ID. II. Qulrk.
Faquetaique at Honore Fusilier's s.
Ealentin Savoy, D. Courvile, Jr.
Lower Mamou at John Rougeau's-
VIM. Ashford, John Rougeau.
Atchafalaya at Gordy Richards
Scott Kay, George Mcbride.
Bayou ChicOt 1T Dossmau 81. T. o.
liver, Louis Dossman.
Beaver Creek at Thomas Norris
John Bond, Thomas Morris.